Should Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund ETF Shares (VBK) Be on Your Investing Radar?

Launched on January 26, 2004, the Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund ETF Shares (VBK) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Small Cap Growth segment of the US equity market.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 28, 2026

ISCG vs. VBK: Which ETF Offers Lower Fees, More Liquidity, and Greater Returns?

ISCG holds more stocks than VBK and has a much smaller asset base Both ETFs delivered strong 1-year returns and similar max drawdowns ISCG and VBK are closely matched on cost and yield, with only a minor difference in expense and payout rates

The Motley Fool • Mar 17, 2026

Small-Cap Growth ETFs: SLYG Boasts Higher Yield, While VBK Has Lower Fees

VBK charges a lower expense ratio than SLYG and has delivered a higher 1-year total return SLYG offers a higher dividend yield of 0.8% versus VBK's 0.5%, and experienced a shallower maximum drawdown of -29.18% over five years compared to -38.39% for VBK. VBK holds more stocks with a stronger tilt toward technology and industrials, while SLYG splits its largest sector weights more evenly

The Motley Fool • Mar 16, 2026

IJT Offers Higher Yield While VBK Is More Affordable

VBK offers a lower expense ratio and higher 1-year return than IJT. IJT delivers a higher dividend yield and shallower historical drawdown.

The Motley Fool • Mar 14, 2026

Should Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) Be on Your Investing Radar?

If you're interested in broad exposure to the Small Cap Growth segment of the US equity market, look no further than the Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on January 26, 2004.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 25, 2026

VBK: Cheap Small-Cap Growth Exposure, But Risks Are High

Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund ETF offers diversified small-cap growth exposure with a 0.07% expense ratio and ~$39B AUM. VBK tracks the CRSP US Small Cap Growth Index, emphasizing fundamental growth metrics over momentum, and rebalances quarterly. Tech, industrials, and healthcare dominate VBK's sector allocation, reflecting long-duration and cyclical growth exposure coupled with non-cyclical drivers.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 25, 2026

Better Small-Cap ETF: Vanguard's VBK vs. Invesco's RZG

The Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF offers a much lower expense ratio and larger assets under management than Invesco S&P SmallCap 600 Pure Growth ETF. RZG edges out VBK on one-year total return but both showed nearly identical drawdowns and long-term growth.

The Motley Fool • Jan 19, 2026

Vanguard VBK vs. iShares IJT: How These Small-Cap Growth ETFs Compare on Fees, Risk, and Returns

The Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF charges a lower expense ratio than the iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF. VBK has outperformed on one-year returns but experienced a deeper max drawdown over the past five years.

The Motley Fool • Jan 18, 2026

Better Small-Cap Growth ETF: Vanguard's VBK vs. State Street's SLYG

VBK charges a lower expense ratio and holds a much larger asset base than SLYG. VBK has delivered a higher 1-year total return but experienced a deeper five-year drawdown.

The Motley Fool • Jan 11, 2026

XSMO's Momentum Edge: A Better Bet Than VBK's Broad Growth

Invesco S&P SmallCap Momentum ETF (XSMO) is rated a buy, while Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) is rated a hold. XSMO's momentum strategy delivers higher long-term returns and better risk-adjusted performance than VBK's passive growth approach. Despite higher fees, XSMO justifies its cost with superior returns, lower drawdowns, and more attractive valuations compared to VBK.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 29, 2025